Trusted and Engaged Personal Assistant Needed for Man in Visby (96%)

Would you like meaningful work where your presence creates security and enriches daily life? We are now seeking a personal assistant for a man in his 50s living in Visby. About the Position You will be part of a positive and stable team of five assistants. The position is 96% and scheduled on a rotating 4-week schedule. The schedule provides an excellent balance between work shifts and longer consecutive time off. Over a 4-week period, you will work: 7 overnight shifts (with 3.58 hours of on-call/standby time during the night) 2 day shifts Who is the Client? The client is a man in his prime who lives in his own home. He appreciates a structured daily routine mixed with activities. During the day he participates in day programs, and in his free time he enjoys outings, time at home, and walks. The client has an intellectual disability and autism and does not use spoken language. Instead, he communicates through body language, sounds, and his own signs. This means that as an assistant, you need to be extremely attentive, patient, and able to read his well-being and needs. Your Responsibilities As an assistant, you are the client's extended arms and legs in all daily activities. This includes: Personal hygiene, showering, and dressing/undressing. Support and supervision with meals and household tasks (cleaning, laundry). Participating in activities outside the home (outings, shopping). Providing security, calm, and structure – especially when the client becomes stressed or has difficulty settling down. Who Are We Looking For? We seek someone who is driven and confident, has good empathy, and a strong sense of personal integrity. Since you work in the client's home, it is important that you can balance being available with giving space when needed. Requirements and Qualifications: You speak and understand Swedish fluently (important for communication with the client and documentation). A B driver's license is required so you can easily go on outings and activities together. Experience with autism, cognitive disabilities, or low-affect approaches is highly desirable. You must be a non-smoker. What We Offer A secure employment at a high employment level (96%) in a well-functioning team. You will receive thorough orientation working alongside experienced staff to get to know the client at your own pace. Collective agreement in place. Application Does this sound like the right position for you? You are welcome to submit your application with CV and personal letter. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Scope: 96% (rotating 4-week schedule) Location: Visby Start Date: Immediately or by agreement Company Information Assistans på Gotland AB We are a small Gotland-based company that is part of Humana Assistans. Our office is located in Visby on Herkulesvägen. At our cozy office, you will find 6 employees – 5 who belong to Assistans på Gotland and 1 who belongs to Humana Assistans. For us, our assistants are our greatest resource and enormously important. Do you have a big heart, practical skills, and a desire to make a difference in someone's life? Are you good at reading what others need and can "make an impact without being noticed"? Then you might be the person we want to hire! At Assistans på Gotland, we have a collective agreement and offer all employees paid orientation, continuing education, and wellness benefits.

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